Cowell will make his exit after season nine to judge and executive-produce a U.S. version of ‘The X Factor.’ By Gil Kaufman Simon Cowell Photo: Brian Ach/ WireImage After months of rumors and speculation, it was confirmed Monday (January 11) that Simon Cowell will leave the judges’ panel of “American Idol,” America’s most popular TV show, to launch the American version of his other talent show, “The X Factor.” In a press release, Fox announced that “The X Factor” will launch in the U.S
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Simon Cowell Leaving ‘American Idol’
